Wisteria Dress
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2017.26
Object Type
Dress
Date
2009
Medium
textile (cotton), metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 44 3/4 in x W 37 1/2 in (95.3 cm x 113.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBlack dress with print of purple and white wisteria, green trees, and water birds. Pattern has decorative gold accents. The dress has a fitted bodice, elbow length sleeves, and a full skirt.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress at the Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 21, 2009; at the United Nations Summit in New York, NY on May 5, 2009; at a tour of the herb garden at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, NY for the United Nations Summit on September 24, 2010; at CentroNia, a childcare facility in Washington, DC., for Let's Move! Child Care on June 8, 2011; at a Memorial Day weekend event at Arlington National Cemetery in May 28, 2012; and at the Decatur House in Washington, DC on May 22, 2013.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the First Lady and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "Prior to a luncheon, First Lady Michelle Obama and the spouses of United Nations General Assembly leaders tour the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture with Dan Barber, co-owner and executive chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2010."
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the U.S. Navy’s first contingent of women submariners to be assigned to the Navy’s operational submarine force, in the Blue Room of the White House, May 28, 2012. The 24 women were accepted into the Navy’s nuclear submarine program after completing an intensive training program and serve on ballistic and guided missile submarines throughout the Navy. Also attending were ADM Mark Ferguson, left, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, right."
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama talks with children as they have lunch at CentroNía Childcare Center in Washington, D.C., June 8, 2011."
An image of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this dress can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome visitors to the Blue Room of the White House, Jan. 21, 2009."
